Mark Taitt has been named vice president of operations for Areas USA.
With more than 14 years of experience in food and beverage operations management, the newest member of the company’s executive team brings expertise in multi-unit concepts, design and build, brand management and strategic planning management.
“I am extremely excited to join the Areas USA team,” he says. “They are a fresh, up-and-coming concessionaire to the U.S. market. I believe that my experience and know-how in this market area will help accomplish Areas USA’s mission of successfully expanding throughout the U.S.”
Taitt, who will be based at Areas USA’s corporate headquarters in Miami, will be responsible for brand and operations management of Areas’ Miami, Orlando and Detroit airport locations.
Before joining Areas USA, he was executive director of operations and a member of the board of directors for Creative Host Services. His career in the food and beverage industry began with Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and he has held various management positions with companies including Planet Hollywood and Club Corporation of America.